Time: 30 Minutes - 1 Hour
STEP 1: Set a time for your daily walk, put it on your calendar and/or make it a “ritual time” that you will come to love. Make your grateful walk a daily priority. You may occasionally feel a lack of motivation or feel too busy to take your walk but push past these temptations and hold yourself accountable to maintain this ritual for your well being.
STEP 2: Load up and go. As you leave your home, look around and consider what you are grateful for. Repeat one of the following affirmations aloud: “What a beautiful day it is!” or “I am so grateful I am able to take this walk today!” Thank God/the Universe for being able to spend this time with yourself, your friend, or pet. Be thankful for a healthy body or express gratitude for other positive aspects of your life.
STEP 3: Repeat positive affirmations during your walk and make a conscious effort to acknowledge why these walks are important to you. Maintain a positive and engaged demeanor to derive further satisfaction from your grateful walk.
STEP 4: Observe nature and/or the parks within your neighborhood—if you see a sunset, animal or something else you find beautiful, take a picture. Work to remain present during your walk and try not to let your mind wander. Use this time as a walking meditation and remember to breathe deeply, and feel the ground beneath your feet, the fresh air going into your lungs, and the warm glow of the sun on your skin.
